SRB - DIM - NNKA
Corvid - 19 Update
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Dear Members of Destiny International and NNKA,
We wanted to reach out and provide you your charge and/or instructions, as we embark on a Pandemic we have not experienced before. We want you to know that the staff and ministry leaders for both NNKA and Destiny International Ministries are here for you. So, please do not hesitate to contact us for any reason.
Our Staff and Ministry Leaders:
Our highest priority continues to be the spiritual and physical health and safety of our church members, staff, and guests.
We are staying abreast of what our local, state and federal governments are advising as it relates to COVID-19. In addition, we are adhering to the CDC recommended protocols and the importance of ensuring all common preventative precautions, such as disinfecting commonly touched items, washing hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water, and abiding by the staying at home order.
Paying Tithes:
You can continue to pay your tithes by logging on to the website: www.destinyintministries.org or by downloading Givelify App on your smartphones or visiting the website and via PayPal: Destiny International Ministries.
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If you want to sow a seed to Apostle, Dr. Shirley R. Brown, please do so via CashApp at $apostlebr
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Elder and Deacon Care
If you need assistance or Prayer Please reach out to your Elder or Deacons based upon your last name.
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Last Name
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Assigned Elder / Deacon
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Last Name
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Assigned Elder / Deacon
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A – B
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Executive Pastor Ursula Williams
Dcn. Antonio & LaLonnie Rankin
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N |
Elders Jimmy & Juliett Mitchell |
C- D
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Dcn. Kelvin and Sharon Sharpe
Prophet Renaldo McCormick
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O – P |
Elder Patrice Horton
Elder Carol Clark |
E – F
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Elder Sonia Atkinson
Apostle Lavelle Hines
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Q - R |
Dcn. Shawn & Shanika Etheridge |
G
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Overseer Clarence &
Dionne Green
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Elder Phyllis Scarborough
Elder Carol Gage |
H
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Elder Sheila Jackson
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U – V |
Pastors Dimitri & Valerie Rayner
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Pastor Tanya & Odell Clark
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Dcn. Jerry and Deborah Scott |
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Elder Christa Charleston
Elder Cynthia Bernard
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Dcn. Maurice & Eld Tameka Fuller |
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Elder Lillian Rayner
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Z
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Pastor James & Cheryl Godwin |
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No Nonsense Kingdom Alliance:
You are not forgotten and you are not alone in this, please do not hesitate to contact Overseer Clarence Green or Dionne Green via phone at 919-295-0560 if you are in need of anything. Please know we have NNKA Prayer Team available to pray with you or to cover a specific area in prayer before our monthly prayer call. You also have access to the prayer line at 919-457-2218 this line is available 24 hours a day and you may reach out to us via email the link.
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Words of Encouragement from Apostle, Dr. Shirley R. Brown
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As you are aware the local governments of Durham, Wake, and Orange County have issued a stay at home order that is either in effect or will go into effect at 5:00 p.m. today. As I was preparing this announcement Governor Roy Cooper, announced Executive Order 121. The executive order requires us to stay at home and goes into effect Monday, March 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. I have been prepping our ministry to be ready if weren’t behind the four walls and now is the time. Church will never be the same!
We must adhere to the laws of the land. That means be obedient and stay home. So, what does that mean for Destiny International? We will have a variety of classes, seminars plus our regular services streamed live. Pay close attention to all emails and social media chats on Apostle's sites.
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So please check your emails for more details on what is going on within Destiny Ministries during this time. I am requesting you that you email the ministry info@destinyministries.org with your contact information or to update your email just in case we are not using the correct email address for you during this time. Let’s stay in contact with one another during this period.
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During this season think on these things...
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During this time of “stay-at-home” isolation, depression, anxiety, and even an increase of domestic violence can come in; therefore, we speak against the manifestation of those strongholds and we declare peace and sound mind be your portion. We cast down every stronghold the enemy may try to slip in. We declare 2 Timothy 1:7 over all of Destiny International Ministry and No Nonsense Kingdom Alliance and everyone attached to us including family and friends 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV): For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
We are praying for each and every one of you; if you have a specific prayer request during this period please text or call our dedicated prayer line and leave a message of your prayer request. The Prayer Line number is 919-457-2218 this line is available 24 hours a day.
During this time of rest, enjoy your family, stay before the Lord, and pray. We have heard confirmation after confirmation from Kingdom Leaders. Therefore, as members of the Kingdom we need to take hold of the following:
- Stay in the house: Isaiah 26:20-21 (MSG): Come, my people, go home and shut yourselves in. Go into seclusion for a while until the punishing wrath is past. 21 Because God is sure to come from his place to punish the wrong of the people on earth. Earth itself will point out the bloodstains; it will show where the murdered have been hidden away. We have to be obedient during this season, we must be on our post, meaning we must stay at home. In doing so, let's check on one another.
- Sanitize and sanctify your house: Exodus 12:23 (NIV) 23: When the Lord goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down.
Now is the time for you to sanitize and to sanctify your homes. Lay before the Lord and seek his face like never before.
- Sow a Seed: Galatians 6:8 (TPT) 8 The harvest you reap reveals the seed that was planted. If you plant the corrupt seeds of self - life into this natural realm, you can expect to experience a harvest of corruption. If you plant the good seeds[ of Spirit-life you will reap the beautiful fruits that grow from the everlasting life of the Spirit. I cannot stress how important during this season to sow as you have never sown before. It is important that you sow into the fertile ground during this season. You can sow financially, you can sow your talent (there are opportunities to give back to the community) and of course, continue to tithe.
So remember this to will pass and I am praying for all of you.
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Father, we thank you for this and we glorify you. We ask you to remain to allow the angels to stand post over us. The blood is on the doorpost, as we stay in and be content. We are assured that we will come out of this with great joy. Calm all the fear, lift all the anxieties. Let us be creative in our time with you, Let us rejoice, let peace overtake us. For we are certain that this too will pass. Let us hide for a while while the indignation passes over.
Father, as we continue to call this flock by name, let no weapon formed against them prosper. We are over-comers! We are Victorious! We are your children. We make the declaration no sickness will come near us. We trust you Father and in this, we say amen!
Love you all,
Apostle Shirley R. Brown
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Resources for COPID - 19
CORONAVIRUS
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Got questions regarding COVID-19? Here are some resources:
North Carolina Poison Control has established a hotline, available 24/7 and staffed by nurses and pharmacists to answer questions about coronavirus, including symptoms, how to assess and reduce the risk of catching the virus and what to do if coronavirus is suspected. Call 1-866-462-3821.
COVID-19 Hotlines:
Use the hotlines below for general information and updates on COVID-19. NC 211 can also refer callers to community resources for help with food, shelter, parenting, and more. These hotlines can NOT provide direct medical services.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (available 24/7):
Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162, or text COVIDNC to 898211 to receive text updates
HOPE LINE:
Trained staff and volunteers with North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry offer a friendly voice and a compassionate ear to those suffering from social isolation and loneliness. Call 866-578-4673 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Stay-at-Home Order FAQs for Wake CountyWhat is NOT allowed under the stay-at-home order?
The stay-at-home order includes the following mandates:
- All non-essential facilities, services, operations, and retail businesses must close.
- Gatherings of any size are prohibited.
- People of any age with medical conditions should not leave their homes except to get medical care.
- Social distancing must be practiced while in public.
- Public transportation should only be used if necessary. If public transport is a person’s primary way to get around, they should abide by social distancing best practices, standing and sitting at least six feet apart and using sanitizing products.
What is still allowed under the stay-at-home order?
The stay-at-home does not restrict activities such as:
- Shopping for food at the grocery store or picking up take-out meals from a local restaurant
- Operating businesses that provide critical services like hospitals, government agencies, and financial institutions
- Caring for a family member or pet in another household
- Providing childcare for parents who have to go to work at jobs that are considered essential
- Utilizing plumbers, electricians, exterminators and others who help maintain the safety and sanitation of residences
- Visiting a local park, greenway or nature preserve while practicing social distancing
What types of gatherings are banned?
All gatherings of any size – public or private – are banned. That applies across the board. Do not go for a walk with your neighbor, schedule a play date for your children or visit a friend. The only exceptions are for family members and roommates who share a single household.
Have questions about Wake County’s stay at home order?
Please visit Wake County’s COVID-19 page or call 919-856-7044. If you’re a business and want to know how the order affects you, call 919-856-7420.
City of Durham Issues COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Order Effective March 26 to April 30
In light of growing concerns regarding COVID-19, Mayor Steve Schewel has issued a Stay-at-Home Order for all city residents to further help stop the spread of this virus. View the order and FAQ for specific details.
COVID-19 FAQS for Durham County:
Durham County Department of Public Health (available during our business hours): 919-635-8150
Link to the FAQ for Durham County: DCoDPH FAQs
Stay at Home Order for the state of NC:
Governor Roy Cooper issues Executive Order 121Open PDF, a statewide Stay at Home Order beginning Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. until April 29, 2020. The Executive Order directs people to stay at home except to visit essential businesses, to exercise outdoors or to help a family member. Specifically, the order bans gatherings of more than 10 people and directs everyone to physically stay at least six feet apart from others. Read the press release and the FAQsOpen PDF.
What You Can Do:
Destiny International Ministries will continue to heed to the counsel of the governmental and public health authorities, and we will take appropriate steps to ensure the health and safety of the community. If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected, with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading.
STEP 1: Stay home except to get medical care
You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
STEP 2: Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home
People:
As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
Animals:
Do not handle pets or other animals while sick. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.
STEP 3: Seek medical care right away: Call ahead before visiting your doctor
Call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.
STEP 4: Wear a face mask
You should wear a face mask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. These steps will help the healthcare provider’s office to keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed. If you are not able to wear a face mask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then people who live with you should not stay in the same room with you, or they should wear a face mask if they enter your room.
STEP 5: Cover your coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
STEP 6: Avoid sharing personal household items
You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
STEP 7: Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
STEP 8: Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day
High-touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool, or body fluids on them. Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to the label instructions.
Other Actions to Consider:
Ask your healthcare provider to call the local or state health department. Persons who are placed under active monitoring or facilitated self-monitoring should follow instructions provided by the local health department or occupational health professionals, as appropriate. If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive.
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